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Sports can be a wonderful experience for kids. In addition to the obvious physical exercise, there are many benefits. Children learn responsibility and commitment, while having fun. They can also develop teamwork and leadership skills. Physical activity can help alleviate stress, something many of our children need. Selecting an appropriate sport for children with “invisible” [...]
I have a child with special needs. The term “special needs” includes conditions of many different types and severities so we have to follow up in our conversations with lots of explanations…my six year old has Down Syndrome and is still non-verbal. Now you have a better picture of my situation. So, when asked to [...]
Dear Coach, I had a great soccer game the other day. I had a lot of saves as goalie and I was a really strong defender and protected the goalie with many great blocks. We played 6 periods, 10 minutes each. Somewhere around period 5, the other team scored while I was defending. I was [...]
For some children, extracurricular activities can be more stressful than school. While most kids are out there joining teams and having a good time, some children are struggling to fit in and find their comfort zone. Children who have ADHD and other special needs often find that learning the skills of the sport are only [...]
Middle school years are full of challenges. Adding Autism Spectrum Disorder to the mix might just create a recipe for disaster. Many adults with ASD say that middle school was a nightmare. Temple Grandin adds that this was one of the worst parts of her life. Helping your ASD Teen Thrive Without getting into the [...]
Today let’s take a closer look at sports. This information can apply to many children with special needs such as ADHD, high functioning autism, anxiety, bipolar, depression, etc. Physical exercise is good for everyone, along with being a good method to release stress. Participating in sports teaches many lessons to children. Both team and individual [...]
